“Assassins”: 3 Reasons This Star-Studded Film Is Chuseok’s Must-Watch

An all-star cast. A gripping true-crime-inspired mystery. A holiday release date that's already got audiences talking. "Assassins" is shaping up to be one of the biggest Korean films of the…

By Reetam Bodhak

September 8, 2026

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An all-star cast. A gripping true-crime-inspired mystery. A holiday release date that’s already got audiences talking. “Assassins” is shaping up to be one of the biggest Korean films of the year — and the production team just laid out exactly why.

Set against the fallout of the August 15 shooting incident that shocked South Korea, “Assassins” follows a tense investigation chasing down the truth. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hur Jin-ho, here’s why this film deserves a spot on your watchlist.

3 Reasons To Anticipate “Assassins”

Reason	What It Means
Star-studded cast	18 acclaimed actors including Yoo Hae Jin, Lee Min Ho, Park Hae Il, Jung Woo Sung
Chuseok must-watch	Positioned as this year’s top holiday film for all generations
Trusted team	Hive Media Corp + director Hur Jin Ho’s proven track record

Reason 1: A True Powerhouse Ensemble

Few films this year can match this lineup. Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il, and Lee Min Ho lead the charge, joined by Bae Sung Woo, Uhm Ji Won, Ryu Hye Young, Oh Jung Se, Park Sung Hoon, Jung Woo Sung, and more. With this many recognizable faces sharing the screen, “Assassins” plays less like a typical thriller and more like an event film — the kind built to draw multiple generations of moviegoers into theaters at once.

Reason 2: The Chuseok Movie Everyone Will Be Talking About

Korean holidays are prime box office real estate, and “Assassins” is positioning itself as this year’s defining Chuseok release. It’s designed to be a film families can watch together and debate afterward — exactly the kind of communal, crowd-pleasing appeal that turns a solid release into a genuine box office phenomenon.

Reason 3: A Production Team With A Track Record

Behind the camera, Hive Media Corp brings serious credibility, having produced acclaimed history-driven hits like “12.12: The Day” and “The Man Standing Next.” Pair that with director Hur Jin-ho’s reputation for meticulous, immersive storytelling — seen in films like “Forbidden Dream” — and it’s clear this isn’t a rushed cash-in, but a carefully crafted thriller built to last.

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Release Date

“Assassins” hits theaters on September 23. Until then, revisit Yoo Hae Jin in “Exhuma” or Lee Min Ho in “The Legend of the Blue Sea” to get in the mood.